The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0506-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Goya Adobo Seasoning Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Adobo seasoning due to positive Salmonella test results found in the plant and finished product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) with positive test results in the finished product elevates the severity to Critical (5) per the rubric's criteria for known contamination risks.

Plain-English summary

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling 6,864 units (572 cases) of GOYA Adobo, All Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, 28 OZ. The recall is being conducted because positive results for Salmonella were obtained from environmental tests conducted at the manufacturing plant and from the finished product itself.

The affected product has a Best By date of 10/23/22. The distribution was limited to consignees in Puerto Rico.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. This recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential illness associated with Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product

Product
GOYA Adobo, All Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, Goya Foods, Inc. 28 OZ

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By: 10/23/22

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

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